Am I reducing the torque of the wrench?

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Sep 17, 2014 | 07:14 AM

Kyle700

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Am I reducing the torque of the wrench?

3/4" impact wrench with a 2 inch 1/2" extension with a 1/2" socket (obviously). Also the wrench has a 1/2" inlet for a 3/8" plug, but I am using a 1/4" plug.
Am I killing the torque by the reductions?

Sep 17, 2014 | 07:18 AM

Kyle700

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I am also running the air higher than 90psi which all tools seem to recommend...the more air the better?

Sep 17, 2014 | 09:19 AM

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Don't start new threads about the same problem. Extensions should be avoided, especially those not intended for impact use, since they can wind up like a torsion spring and absorb the impact.

Sep 17, 2014 | 01:41 PM

Kyle700

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my bad....

Sep 18, 2014 | 07:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mk378

Don't start new threads about the same problem. Extensions should be avoided, especially those not intended for impact use, since they can wind up like a torsion spring and absorb the impact.

Last week I would not have even noticed this "truth". After trying to remove wheel nuts with then without an extension a light is my head snapped on.